This classic chicken parmesan is sure to become a family favorite. Thinly sliced chicken breast is coated in a parmesan, flour, and bread mixture and browned in a skillet. Then, arranged on a baking sheet, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, and baked to perfection. Serve with your favorite pasta or side salad!
- 2 large chicken breasts, cut in half, lengthwise
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or dried parsley or basil)
- 3 tbsp avocado oil (or high-heat oil, like canola or vegetable)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
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Season both sides of halved chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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In the first shallow dish, place flour.
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In the second shallow dish, whisk together eggs, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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In the third shallow dish, combine panko, parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
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Dip chicken into flour. Shake to remove any excess. Dip into the egg mixture. Then press into the panko and parmesan mixture. Repeat with remaining chicken and set aside on a plate.
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Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add half the chicken to the skillet. Brown chicken on each side, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken. Make sure chicken is spread apart when arranged on baking sheet.
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Spoon a large scoop (about 2-3 tbsp) of marinara sauce over the top of each chicken piece. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and place into oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately over pasta or with salad.